Subscribe to this blog

Follow by Email

Search This Blog

Posts

If so, why not capture it in a beautiful portrait so you can cherish these memories forever?

I designed and built this set for a client. She came to me with a son and daughter and during the consultation we discussed the interests of the children, as I always do. Our ideas for portraits for her daughter were going to be easy. She loved the idea of modelling pretty dresses so her shoot was sorted. Her son on the other hand was more difficult. Where ever possible I try to incorporate something about the children into each portrait. That can mean books, sports, dance, musical instruments or anything a person has an interest in. In this case he hadn't yet developed any interests, other than pirates.

Now my client didn't want me to go to too much trouble. We agreed it wouldn't be easy to make anything pirate themed look as though it fit my style and level of quality. A shop bought costume wasn't going to cut it. But I just had to try. I love dark wood in my portraits and I …

About Me

My name is Christina Lauder and I am a photographer and portrait artist. Originally from Toronto, Canada I now reside in Burbage, Hinckley with my husband, 2 step children and daughter. It was after having my daughter that I realised I could not return to a job for which I had little interest as the thought of leaving her was just too awful. Photography on the other hand gave me a career I could love while at the same time giving me the flexibility I need to look after my children. It was the best thing I could have done.